Amphylaeus obscuriceps, or Amphylaeus (Agogenohylaeus) obscuriceps, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1924 by German entomologist Heinrich Friese.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dark-headed Dimorphic-Masked Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hylaeus rotundiceps
- Amphylaeus morosus
- Hylaeus nubilosus
- Hylaeus honestus
- Meroglossa itamuca
- Leioproctus irroratus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Colletidae
- Genus
- Amphylaeus
- Species
- Amphylaeus obscuriceps
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